Sweden’s government has announced plans to significantly increase the number of immigrants deported after criminal convictions, proposing that any offence carrying a penalty higher than a fine should, as a general rule, lead to deportation.
Officials said the proposed policy shift is part of broader efforts to strengthen law and order, enhance public safety, and reinforce accountability within the country’s immigration framework. Under the new approach, courts would be encouraged to treat deportation as the default outcome for non-citizens convicted of crimes that attract custodial sentences or other penalties beyond monetary fines.
Government representatives argued that the measure is intended to send a clear signal that serious violations of Swedish law will have immigration consequences. They also noted that existing rules allow for deportation in certain cases, but the proposed changes aim to expand and standardize its application.
The proposal is expected to generate debate among political parties, legal experts, and human rights groups, particularly regarding proportionality, due process, and the protection of family life. Any legislative amendments would require parliamentary approval before taking effect.
The move reflects a broader tightening of immigration and criminal justice policies in Sweden in recent years, amid ongoing national discussions about crime, integration, and border management.
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